Brno motorcycle Grand Prix threatened

The annual Czech motorcycle grand prix at Brno appears to be threatened with closure. Plans for the August event to be subsidized by the city council collapsed on Tuesday night. The event’s organizer, Automotodrom Brno, with immediate effect stopped advance ticket sales. The final word on whether the race will go ahead will be given by the Spanish company and race promotor Dorna. Brno originally offered to increase its support to 50 million crowns. The south Moravian regional government had offered 67 million crowns to stage the event but organisers said the conditions attached were unacceptable.

Author: Chris Johnstone